iPads

[Lisa Zebley]

Not really a SMART Board question, but I was hoping someone would be able to help.  Our school just got 10 iPads. I'm thinking of having a parent volunteer come in during center time and having her work with a small group using the iPads. Does anyone have any apps that they'd recommend for first graders? Particularly for language arts, but I'm open to other subjects. Thanks!

Lisa

[Laura Smeltz]

Screen Chomp!  I just used it today for retelling a story.  The kids can draw a picture and then tell about it, or re-tell and draw as they go.  I also have used it after a social studies lesson on landforms.  The child draws and "teaches" what he learned. 

 

[Lisa Zebley]

Thanks!  That's perfect for a couple of my groups.

[Sara Getting]

I'm a 1st Grade teacher and am going on my second year of using a class set of them.  My favs for Language Arts are:  ABC Tracer, Word Magic, word families, and pocket phonic.

Good Luck!

[Lisa Zebley]

Thanks!  I'm excited to get started!

[Obe Hostetter]

There are many good free reading and math apps.  You can see my list of free apps for all subjects on this Ning at http://ipadeducators.ning.com/forum/topics/tell-us-about-your-favor...

 

Mad Math Lite is great for math because you can customize the app.  You can write over the white flash card to work out the math problem just like on a SMART Board.  

 

Storykit is great for reading or creating your own story.  You can create pictures, record sound and add text.  

 

I would also recommend buying at least one Dr. Seuss book because they are very interactive books.  You can click on any word or picture.  

[Lisa Zebley]

Thanks!  I can't wait to go through your lists!

[Kelly Brewer]

Puppet Pals is another great app.  It's like a virtual puppet show.  You choose your background and characters.  You move the characters on the screen and record your story (voice and actions).  There is a free app.  For 2.99 you can get additional characters and backgrounds.  You can also add your own characters (I haven't tried that yet).  I plan on using it for retelling and creating stories.

 

[Lisa Zebley]

Cool!  Thanks!

[Laura Smeltz]

This has been a great topic.  Thanks for adding it!  I spent a relaxing evening last night downloading all kinds of fun apps!  Of course, I didn't get any work done.  Oh well, it was worth it. A few more for you....JibJab Jr. - fun story app where kids can add their pics and become the character.  Arthur Teacher - Arthur book, Spelling Test - record the words and have the kids practice, RhymingLite.  Enjoy!

[Lisa Zebley]

Thanks!  I have a feeling this is how I'm going to spend my weekend.  :-)

[Melissa Price]

I teach 3, 4, and 5 year olds  and found that Smarty Pants offers some fun activities for language arts. It is really geared to upper preschool and kindergarten. The app lets you put in many users. Children can use the lessons and then start an assessment that gives the teacher a great report on accuracy of language arts skills!